hummel CEO steps down to pursue lifelong career dream
After seven remarkable years, Allan Vad Nielsen has made a personal decision to step down from his position as hummel Group CEO to pursue a lifelong ambition of spearheading his own business...
NEWS
Introducing the new Danish national team jersey
The new jersey for the Danish men’s national team at this summer’s Euros in Germany is designed to symbolize and pays homage to the culture of Danish football associations. Read more here.
Trendsales sold
We are very excited to announce that one of our venture investments, Trendsales, Denmark's largest second-hand marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products, has been acquired by Vinted. Read more here.
THORNICO Award winners 2023
Meet this year's global award winners in our three THORNICO Award categories; Company Karma, Idea and Synergy.
MyKarma Project Winner 2023
Meet this year's MyKarma Project winner Ozge Sabuncu and learn more about her fantastic project, One Bag = One Hope.
Solar panels in the THORNICO group
When we build new production and logistics facilities within our group, we need to consider the green transition in the process. Read more about our investments in i.a. solar energy, here.
Lactosan joins new Company Karma Project
Lactosan just launched their new partnership with the Danish NGO Dairy without Borders (Mejerifolk uden grænser). Read more about it here.
Artwork: LE NON MOI – THORNICO Prize 2023
When we give away our LE NON MOI – THORNICO Prize of DKK 250,000, it is accompanied by a unique piece of artwork. Read more about this year's artwork and the artist behind it.
Wim Hof: the recipient of our LE NON MOI - THORNICO Prize 2023
Last week, we had the privilege of presenting the 2023 LE NON MOI - THORNICO Prize to Wim Hof at the LE NON MOI Soirée celebrated in our THORNICO Copenhagen Headquarter.
hummel - Top 100 global most loved workplaces
hummel has been recognised as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces for 2023, ranking as number 38.
Hattrick for STG – Best Managed Companies 2023
SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP receives the Best Managed Companies 2023 award for the third time.
THORNICO GROUP ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2022
Our CEO and Owner Christian Stadil shares a few words on our consolidated THORNICO results.
NORDEN announce plans to acquire the THORCO PROJECTS business
Today, we can announce that NORDEN has entered into an agreement to acquire our shipping business, THORCO PROJECTS. Read more, including the official press release, here.
Honorary consul of Bhutan
Our CEO and owner Christian Stadil was officially appointed as the honorary consul of Bhutan with a Buddhist ceremony at the Bhutanese embassy in Brussels.
2022 season's greetings from THORNICO
Before you leave us for the holiday, please take a minute to watch the THORNICO winter greetings where our CEO and owner, Christian Stadil, is wrapping up 2022 in the THORNICO Group.
MyKarma Project Winner 2022
Meet this year's MyKarma Project winner and learn more about her fantastic project.
THORNICO Award winners 2022
Meet this year's global award winners in each of the three categories; Company Karma, Idea and Synergy.
THORNICO Travelling Circus – we gave way to madness
THORNICO Event 2022! Get a recap of our karma-magical evening and enjoy a few pictures from the THORNICO Travelling Circus.
Christian Stadil appointed as the Honorary Consul of Bhutan
Our CEO and owner, Christian Stadil, has been appointed Honorary Consul of Bhutan. Read his statement here...
Artwork: LE NON MOI – THORNICO Prize 2022
Besides the LE NON MOI – THORNICO Prize of DKK 250,000, the prize is accompanied by a unique artwork from a globally recognized artist.
Torben Ulrich: the first recipient of our LE NON MOI - THORNICO Prize
Last Saturday, we, Christian Stadil and THORNICO, launched our new LE NON MOI – THORNICO Prize. See how we celebrated the first recipient of the prize, Torben Ulrich.
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2021
It is with great excitement that we today post our 2021 annual results for the entire THORNICO Group. Watch the video announcement presented by our CEO and owner, Christian Stadil. And read the official press release.
hummel recreates the Afghan Women’s National Team in Australia
Company Karma is in our THORNICO DNA, and that’s why we are proud to share hummel’s new Karma Project LET’S PLAY AN EQUAL GAME.
New jersey for the Danish women's national team
Together with hummel, we are excited to introduce you to the new shirt for Denmark's national women's football team.
Hartmann initiates divestment of the group’s Russian activities
Read the official press release
hummel wins the annual SUSTAINABLE BRAND INDEX
For the third year in a row, hummel has been announced as Denmark’s most sustainable clothing brand in the annual SUSTAINABLE BRAND INDEX!
hummel x Astralis extend partnership until 2025
In 2020, hummel entered a historic partnership with Astralis - and today, we can happily announce a two-year extension and a significant expansion of the agreement.
Celebrating the new generation with a special Danish national team shirt
In collaboration with Dansk Boldspil-Union (DBU) and the Danish fashion brand BLS Hafnia, hummel has designed a special edition national team shirt for Denmark.
THORNICO Building renovation
The ground floor of our THORNICO Building in Rotterdam has been through a major transformation and is now ready for the tenants to enjoy.
SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP work to reduce its environmental impact
SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP has taken jet another step towards greener energy, as they have installed 22 charging stations in Odense, Danish headquarter.
THORNICO winter greetings
Please take a minute to watch the THORNICO winter greetings. Our CEO & Owner, Christian Stadil is wrapping up 2021 and shares his personal reflections of what to remember during Christmas.
KOM I MESTERLÆRE HOS CHRISTIAN STADIL
(English below) I sin Mesterlære giver Christian Stadil dig unik indsigt i, hvordan han har skabt THORNICO med fokus på økonomisk og menneskelig vækst.
Celebrating anniversaries
This year, SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP and RAME-HART are turning 60, while SANOVO TECHNOLOGY NETHERLANDS is turning 65.
THORNICO Event 2021 – Buddha, Blood and Bubbles
What a fantastic celebration we had at the THORNICO Event 2021! Read on to get a recap of the karma-magical evening, enjoy the pictures and watch our THORNICO Event movie.
MyKarma Project Winner 2021
Having colleagues who take our Company Karma philosophy to heart, make a difference and take action around the world, is incredibly inspiring. Meet this year's MyKarma Project winner and learn more about his fantastic project.
THORNICO Award winners 2021
In true Company Karma spirit, we annually celebrate our many talented, dedicated and competent colleagues in the THORNICO Group through the prestigious THORNICO Awards.
hummel acquires Danish kids brand
From the 1st of January 2022, hummel will acquire the Danish kids fashion brand Sometime Soon, which within just a few years has established itself as an important player on the international kids fashion scene.
Champagne launch; LE NON MOI
LE NON MOI - a new collaboration is brought to life. Last Thursday, we launched STADIL ET STADIL, LE NON MOI - a champagne from Christian Stadil / THORNICO and Champagnekælderen along with an clothing collection from Libertine-Libertine.
MÄT x Playmobil
Backed by a new Austro-German distribution and salesforce agreement, MÄT extends its existing license with Playmobil, adding the market rights to co-brand MÄTs organic Dino snacks and cereals with the brand-new Dino Rise toy range from Playmobil.
Cheese is hotter than ever
Despite the continuous challenges with COVID-19, we have stayed on track from our intentions which I wrote about in the THORNICO newsletter from late last year - Read the executive statement from CEO, Jørn Frandsen here.
THORNICO venture news
Get up to date on what is cooking in our venture branch. Read the interview and executive statements from the CEO of Libertine-Libertine, My Best Book and Woomio.
Hartmann goes to Russia
At the beginning of 2021, Hartmann acquired Gotek-Litar, a leading retail and transport egg packaging manufacturer in Russia. Read the executive statement from CEO, Torben Rosenkrantz-Theil here.
THORCO PROJECTS 2021 status
THORCO PROJECTS has “wind in its sails” and looks forward to what the rest of 2021 may bring.
A promising and positive start of 2021
After the extraordinary COVID year in 2020 - during which STANICO performed very well - the “next” COVID year started in the same way the previous year ended, namely promising and positive when it comes to the letting situation.
Looking at 2021 with a positive mindset
After a long period of time with severe COVID-19 impact in the sports business, hummel looks at 2021 and beyond with a very positive mindset. Read the executive statement from CEO, Allan Vad Nielsen here.
COVID-19 Flashback and New Innovations
SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP is looking towards a promising 2021
OVODAN elaborating on year to date
We are almost halfway through 2021, and it is time to take a step back and elaborate with a clear perspective of this year to date. AND now is the time to consider how we can position OVODAN for the times to come - CEO, Henrik Pedersen.
THORNICO posts historical earnings record for 2020
Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic and significant uncertainties across industries and markets, THORNICO has achieved the highest earnings in the history of the conglomerate.
Heart for Africa donation has arrived
Recently, we received these lovely pictures from our Company Karma Project in eSwatini, where the THORNICO Field is humming.
Company Karma Report 2020
Dive into our Company Karma Report covering the 2020 karma achievements from the THORNICO group and learn more about our dedication to Company Karma.
Introducing the new Danish national team jersey
Danish national team jersey created by 34,610 singing fans in Parken Stadium.
SUSTAINABLE BRAND INDEX 2021
Hummel has been announced as Denmark’s most sustainable clothing brand in the annual SUSTAINABLE BRAND INDEX for the second year in a row.
Inviting the green inside
As you may have noticed, STANICO has decided to embark on a green expedition in the core of the company – the THORNICO Building in Rotterdam.
Update from Annie and her MyKarma Project
In THORNICO, we are proud of having colleagues who take action and make a difference around the world.
HUMMEL x SOUTHAMPTON
In THORNICO, we are excited and honoured to announce that hummel has partnered up with the Premier League club Southampton FC.
THORNICO Season’s greetings
Just before you leave us for the winter holidays, please take a minute to catch up on our conglomerate news in the THORNICO winter greetings presented by CEO & Owner, Christian Stadil.
Worldwide agreement with Global AGV
SANOVO TECHNOLOGY ROBOTICS has entered a new global collaboration with Global AGV for the sales and service of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) to the egg processing, hatchery and poultry industries.
Lactosan optimising with new facilities
New facilities in Lactosan, along with cooperation with Danish universities, will optimise both the value chain, production and build knowledge to future product-lines - all are starting points for developing the business years to come.
2020 has been anything but ordinary for Hartmann
2020 has indeed been anything but ordinary in the exciting world of egg packaging. Hartmann started the year well and enjoyed a solid volume growth in the first quarter – enabled by investments in capacity at several plants.
THORCO PROJECTS in positive outcome to 2020
Adapting to a new normal, THORCO PROJECTS has directed energy both towards teamwork and the market in general, which has ensured a positive outcome to 2020 and a continuously build to 2021.
STANICO going into 2021 with optimism
STANICO reflections going into 2021 with new tenants in the Dutch THORNICO Building; one of them being, the leading Dutch Group of companies in the field of health and safety service, Zorg van de Zaak.
Highlights from 2020 shape the future of 2021 and beyond
As the year is coming to an end, it is time to reflect. 2020 was, in many ways, an extraordinary year and for sure one to remember for better and for worse.
SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP 2020 status
Positive result, new investments and innovation top of mind. SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP is very satisfied with the positive result during the pandemic.
OVODAN EGG GROUP 2020 status
In the shadow of the global COVID-19 pandemic this year has, although the financial key figures have been satisfying, been challenging for the OVODAN EGG GROUP.
HUMMEL x HAND
We are proud to share this new karma campaign produced by hummel, supporting the non-profit organisation HAND (Handball For A New Destiny).
New hummel KIDS stores
Since the successful opening of the first physical KIDS store in the city centre of Aarhus earlier this year, hummel has been opening three more KIDS stores located in Aalborg Storcenter, Kolding Storcenter and Rosengårdcentret in Odense, Denmark.
MyKarma Project Winner 2020
Along with the yearly THORNICO Award and celebration of our many talented, dedicated and competent employees in the THORNICO Group, we also crown a winner of our MyKarma Project Award.
Meet the global winners of THORNICO AWARDS 2020
Every year, since 2011, we have celebrated our many talented, dedicated and competent employees in the THORNICO Group through the prestigious THORNICO AWARDS.
Update from MyKarma Project winner 2019
Our mantra of doing good while doing business, reflects our Company Karma Philosophy - and having colleagues who take our philosophy to heart and continues the work in their private life is inspiring.
Meet the local winners 2020
It is the time of the year, where we nominate and celebrate our many talented, dedicated and competent colleagues within our three award categories: Company Karma, Idea and Synergy.
ASTRID ANDERSEN X HUMMEL
hummel and Astrid Andersen launch a collaboration for Summer 2020, bringing together the heritage of Denmark’s oldest sportswear brand and one of the most defining contemporary designers in luxury sportswear.
THORNICO Summer Greetings
Catch up on the conglomerate news and watch our season's greetings presented by CEO & Owner, Christian Stadil.
THORNICO posts revenue and bottom line records
In THORNICO, we obtained a historical record revenue of DKK 9,2 billion in 2019.
Hummel announces partnership with Copenhagen 2021
Leading sports and lifestyle brand, hummel have today announced a partnership with Copenhagen 2021, the joint celebration of WorldPride and EuroGames taking place 12-22 August 2021 in Copenhagen and Malmö.
Hummel strikes four-year deal with EHF and EHF marketing
In THORNICO, we are very proud to reveal that hummel just entered supplier agreements with The European Handball Federation and EHF Marketing GmbH, the marketing arm of the EHF.
SANOVO enters worldwide agreement with Jiglabs
We are proud to announce that SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP has signed a worldwide exclusive license agreement with JigLabs - a software development company with founders from US and Europe.
hummel & Norwegian Handball Federation sign milestone agreement
hummel signs multi-year partnership with Norwegian Handball Federation until 2026.
SANOVO acquires SonoSteam
SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP buys and takes over the SonoSteam activity from FORCE Technology.
hummel returns to Premier League
In THORNICO, we are excited and honoured to announce that hummel will be the new technical kit partner for one of the most traditional football clubs in England, Everton FC.
Strategic investment in Ovotrack Holding BV
SANOVO and Ovotrack agree on strategic alliance. SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP recently decided and agreed with the management of Ovotrack on a strategic investment in Ovotrack Holding BV, global supplier of traceability and inventory management solutions for egg grading centers, processing plants and hatcheries.
Company Karma Report 2019
You can read more about THORNICO's commitments and development in the Company Karma Report.
Astralis Group and hummel enter historic agreement
It is the first time hummel enters a sponsorship agreement of this magnitude within esports, and for Astralis Group, an agreement of this proportion is likewise the first of its kind.
A piece of good and sustainable news from hummel
During this difficult time, we are happy and proud to be able to share a piece of really, really good news.
hummel is on a mission...
… and has been for more than 20 years. Since hummel was handed over to Thor and Christian in the late 90’ies the mission for hummel has been to Change The World Through Sport.
Hartmann expands with acquisition of Mohan Fibre in India
Hartmann has entered into an agreement with the shareholders of Mohan Fibre Products Pvt. Ltd. for the acquisition of the company, which sells moulded-fibre packaging to egg and apple producers in India with a particular focus on the northern states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.
Hummel acquires Newline and HALO
As of January 2020, hummel has acquired the activities of Performance Group Scandinavia A/S, including the two established brands Newline and HALO.
New THORNICO brochure
Imagine a multidimensional spider’s web in the early morning covered with dew drops. In every dew drop you see the reflection of all the other dew drops.
Season's greetings from THORNICO
Before you leave us behind for the holidays, please take some time out to catch up on news and record-breaking results among other very exciting initiatives that have happened in the THORNICO group this year.
Congratulations - Thor Stadil, 75
Who was the boy who cashed in rent from the other kids for living in a hut built out of clay, boards, twigs and branches? That is what the natives of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, then Tanganyika, questioned each other in the late 1950s.
We went hardcore at the THORNICO event 2019!
Every year we arrange an event where we celebrate our colleagues and where Company Karma is the wide storyline. This year we went Hardcore* (*the most active, committed, or strict members of a group or movement).
THORNICO's annual accounts of 2018
THORNICO Copenhagen hub / HQ housewarming and publication of our overall results for 2018. On the same day!
Thank you for warming up our house last Friday
Our new THORNICO hub which will serve as our Copenhagen based HQ was properly celebrated at our housewarming party last Friday.
Company Karma Report 2018
THORNICO seeks to establish a widespread and global commitment to responsible business practices in order to support the transparency and interconnectedness of its businesses all over the world.
THORNICO Event 2018
On October 5, THORNICO hosted its THORNICO Event. Every year we arrange an event where we celebrate our dear colleagues and where Company Karma is the wide storyline.